World War 1: Causes and Effects

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What was the nickname given to World War 1 due to its brutal nature?

The War of Independence

The War to End All Wars (correct)

The Great War

The Global Conflict

Which of the following was a main cause of World War 1?

Democracy and freedom

Militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism (correct)

Nationalism and desire for peace

Economic depression and slavery

Which alliance consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?

Allied Powers

Central Powers

Triple Alliance (correct)

Triple Entente

What was a consequence of nationalism in the early 20th century?

The desire to form new countries and spread national identity Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'Ottoman Problem'?

The annexation of multiple nations by competing powers Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the increased military spending in Europe prior to WW1?

The size of militaries in Europe doubled Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind Russia's mobilization in 1914?

To defend its Slavic people Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the German strategy to quickly invade France through Belgium?

The Schlieffen Plan Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Battle of Verdun in 1916?

A stalemate with no territory gained Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the sinking of the SS Lusitania?

The United States joined the war on the Allied side Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany was forced to surrender its colonies Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?

Russia dropped out of the war Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the Mandate System?

France and Britain gained control over new territories Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the German Weimar Republic's economic policies?

A significant increase in inflation Signup and view all the answers

What was the main idea behind the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

To make war illegal Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the economic practices of corporations during World War I?

A significant increase in production leading to recessions Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Marshall Plan in 1947?

To loan money to European countries for post-war reconstruction Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1957 marked a significant milestone in the space race?

Launch of Sputnik 2 Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962?

The Soviet Union withdrew its nuclear missiles from Cuba Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Berlin Wall in 1989?

It fell, marking the end of the Cold War Signup and view all the answers

What was the main factor contributing to globalization?

Advances in transportation and communication technology Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Yalta Conference in 1945?

The division of Europe into Eastern and Western blocs Signup and view all the answers